OCT. LAKE

We picked the wrong night to see a sunset.  As we were driving out black clouds rolled in and basically hid it.  Will try again some other night.

DATE DAY

It was such a beautiful day by the lake.  We enjoyed the gulls, the sailboats, the people flying their kite and especially the rose garden which was an endless sea of color. 

NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S APPLE PIE

Sonny is checking out the apple pies I made for care group dinner tonight.  It is an experiment, as I tried a new recipe from on line.  I used Cortland apples which I always use for apple pies, but drizzled pure maple syrup and vanilla in addition to the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg I usually add to the pie.  Hoping it is good.  Also did not have enough Crisco for the crust, so I used coconut oil and King Arthur unbleached flour.  It remains to be tasted before they go tonight.  ( I made a small one for that.)   There is always Bakers Square in case they are not good.